Posted by johnes81 on 16-09-2017 20:41
#15
I don't think any authoritative work exists for Muscidae. As you know, an authoritative work contains keys AND genitalia. For example, The Plant- and Leafhoppers of Germany by Dr. Robert Biedermann and Dr. Rolf Niedringhaus. Also Blowflies of Fennoscandia and Denmark by Dr. Knut Rognes. I cannot find such works for Muscidae. Do you know of any? I'm surprised that noone has drawn genitalia for the
Musca. I found drawings for
Musca domestica only.
I still think that this should be
Musca autumnalis. Overall it is a match but a few things make me feel uneasy about it. I'd like to have genitalia confirmed. I'm in the process of clearing it with KOH. Maybe I can write to a Muscidae expert if we cannot resolve this species.
Edited by johnes81 on 16-09-2017 20:42